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jSS Sidewalk (Cleanings. liOCAL MEWS OF TOWN AND COUNT? —Frost Wednesday morning. ■—Court of Ordinary next Mon day. —Perry oity council meeting Monday night-. —County politics will develop active proportions next week. —Preaching at the Perry Pres byterian church next Sunday. —Be sure and register, if you desire to vote in the primary. —The name of the Memorial orator for Perry has not been re ported. —Rev. J. W. Simmons will § reach at Providence ohuroh next unday. —Mr. R. J. Modlock of Mncon visited a special friend in Perry last Sunday. —Tax Receiver Stafford will be in Perry next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. —Mrs. L. F. Cater returned homejast week from a visit to rel atives at Dawson. —Miss Clara Dasher visited rel atives in Macon last Friday and 1 Saturday morning. —Miss Ollie Harper of near Myrtle is in Perry, the guest of Mrs. T. A. Middlebrooks. —Mrs. J. A. Ausley of Ameri- cub is in Perry visiting her daugh ter; Mrs. J. Powers Cooper. —Mias^Kate Wellons went to Charleston, S. 0., last week with her sister, Mrs. Annie Wallace. —Mrs. A. 0. Riley of Fort Val ley was in Perry Monday and Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. C. E. Gilbert. —Mr, and Mrs. R. P. Hollins- head of Fort Valley were in Perry Inst Sunday, visiting the family of her parents. —Miss Carrie Riley of Fort Valley was in Perry several days last week, the guest of Miss Go- rinno Baldwin. —There are more candidates for sheriff of Houston county now than in any other campaign with in twenty years. —Easter Sunday didn’t bring frost or ice, but the wind Sunday night and Monday morning was decidedly wintry. —Mr. T. H V. Fagan of Fort Valley is a candidate for the leg islature, and his announcement is in this paper. —Messrs. A. Bryant and L. B. Clark of Perry attended the * gen eral meeting at Old Fellowship ohuroh .last Sunday. —Mr, Asberry Byrant of Perry, is a candidate for County Treas urer, and his announcement ap pears in this paper. —Miss Bessie Houser, who is attending Wesleyan Female Col lege, was with home-folks in Per ry luBt Sunday and Monday. —Thero are more possibilities in a picnic during a political cam paign than in any other institu tion of which we have any knowl- April Superior Oourt. Clerk Edwards and Sheriff Cooper are ready for the April term of Houston Superior court. All jurors, witnesses and par ties at issue must be at the Court house by ten o’clock next Mon- Houston Baptist Union. will be at that day morning, as court called to order promptly hour, There is enough businejfs to oc cupy the court two full wteeks, un less there be some providential hindrance. There are seventy cases on the civil docket, aud by authority Clerk Edwards has placed them on the court calendar for • the first three days of the first week; 25 cases for Monday, 28 for Tuesday, and 22 for Wednesday. Papers in hands of the officers show that at at least 86 criminal cases will be presented to the grand jury. Of these, niue de- fendents are in jail, and about 25 under bond. ‘ $ Of the prisoners, three are charged with murder, one with •rape and one with assault with intent to murder. There are two prisoners in jail whose oases have been to the Su preme court—Calvin Beach con- vioted of 0 urder at last October term, and James Taylor convict ed of manslaughter at that term. Beach was sentenced to be hung, aud Taylor to life service in the penitentiary. It is sai4 TayloVs case will be placed before' the prison commissioners on a plea for commutation, but Beach, it is presumed, will be re-seutencec during the coming term. On the first day of the term, during the noon reoess, there will be a county Democratic mass meeting, and a new executive committee will be elected. A New Marriage Ceremony. -Mr. James Callaway, sub soription agent of the Macon Tel egraph, was in Perry last Monday. A good man representing a good paper. •—The civil docket of Houston Superior court for the April term contains 21 more oases than were on the trialfjcalendar of the April term 1901. —Probably more than at any time within several months, the farm lauds and roads of Houston county were damaged by the rain last Saturday morning before sun rise. —The regular Monthly commu nication of Houston Lodge No.85, F. & A. M., will be held. next Friday night. Work in the Fel low Craft Degree, Visiting breth ren will be welcomed. •—Though not extensive, the egg hunt Monday afternoon man aged by Mrs. J. H. Hodges gave a full measure of pleasure to the four “tots” participating: Misses Merrille Green Woodard, of near Bonaire, Hazel Hurst, Ethel Hodges and Master Milton Riley. Miss Woodard found six of the 16 hidden eggs. In County oourt last Monday a negro preacher plead guilty of marrying a couple without li cense. He said *he was 92 years old, and he agreed with Judge Dunoan that it wasn’t right to marry a ooulpe exoep^by authori ty of a license. He attempted to mitigate his offense, however, by saying that he didn’t perform the ceremony exaotly as he had been married. Being asked for an explanation he, after considerable hesitation, said: “Well, judge, I just told them to stand up and join hands. Then I said: ‘Snow and rain and drizzly weather, this gentleman and la dy have come together ;and that’s all,’ ” The fine imposed was $10 only, on account of the extreme age of the defendant, which was paid by his white friends, and he departed happy. — ** »■». Cornet Band Organized. A number of young men met at the armory last Monday night and organized a brass band for Perry.. Mr. E. K. Braselton was made director and manager of the band and J. D. Martin, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer. The Secretary enrolled twelve members, and each member was required to pay into "the treasury an initiation fee of $2.00, and including out side subscriptions, about $85.00 was received. As soon as the amount required for purchasing instruments can be paid, they will be ordered andj the members will then get down to business, Mr. F. C. Day was appointed Collector and he will solicit sub scriptions from those who are in terested. We hope every one in our town will take interest in this organi zation and contribute as much as possible, and if we succeed (and we will) not many days will pass before the people of our town can enjoy the “sweet strains” of mu- sio played by the Perry Band. The name for the band has been postponed for good reasons. Secretary and Treasurer. The first session for 1902 of the Houston County Baptist Union was held last Saturday and Sun day with the Houston Factory Baptist church. The first service was opened at about 10 o’clock Saturday morn ing, the devotional exercises being conducted by Mr. J. D. Martin, Sr. , Rev. Albert S. Dix, pastor ,of the Perry Baptist church, was elected moderator, and Mr. W. J. Moore was chosen Secretary. At 11 o’clock Rev. Albert S. Dix preached an interesting and instructive sermon. At the afterneon service Dr. J, M. Britain of Fort Valley led in the discussion of “The secret of efficent sevive for God,” others participating. Rev. B. Bassett of near Hattie led the devotional ex \prcises. . , At 9:80 Sunday morning devo tional exercises were conducted by Mr. B. 0. Kendrick of Henderson. At 10 o’clock the discussion of Sunday School work was led by Mr. A. L. Perdue, several joining. Dr. Britain preached an excel lent sermon at 11 o’clock. The afternoon was devoted to a general discussion of subjects of interest to the Union and the cause of Christianity. The attendance both days was good and on Sunday especially large. The following visiting ministers were present: Dr, J. M. Britain, Rev. W. H. Norton and Dr. B. L. Ross of Fort Valley, Rev. B. Basset of Hattie. Nearly every Baptist church and section of the county were represented.j Thehospitality of the members of Houston Factory Church and their neighbors was great, and the dinners served on the grounds, Saturday and Sunday, were mod els of excellence. The next session of the Union will be at Gunter, on the fourth Saturday and fifth Sunday in June. Easter at Perry. The congregation that assem bled in the Perry Methodist church last Sunday night filled the building to its seating capaci ty completely. A program commemorating tne resurrection of Christ had been prepared and was presented in excellent order. Following the organ overture, the children of the Sunday School marched up the ailses, sang a v‘Song of Joy” and occupied ti e front benches. Then followed songs, recitations, cross decorat ing, a talk by the pastor, etc. While every item of the pro gram was pleasingly rendered, the parts enacted by the children gave the most lively satisfaction. Twelve children decorated an evergreen cross immediately in front of the pulpit. Each in turn marched into the chancel, repeals ed an appropriate scripture quota tion and attached an easter lily to the cross, one of the girls placing a crown upon the top. Nine children with quotations, silver letters and song illustrated the occasion with “He is Risen.” Four small boys and two girls in Bible language answered the question, “What Can Little Chil dren Do?” Altogether “Easter Day” was most appropriately and pleasant ly observed. Municipal Ticket. For Mayor, J. H. Houser. For Aldermen, B. H. Andrew, J. J. Marshburn, J. R. Miller, A. A. Smoak. R. L. Marchman, J. D. Martin, Sr. A Good Farm For SSle. The Marchman Home place, 865 acres, with good dwelling, out-houses, etc., on Perry branch railroad, adjoining Standard Fruit Farm. Apply at once, R. L. Marchman, tml5 Perry, Ga. IpofisiiipysE GARDEN AND FIELD —The pupils of the primary and intermediate departments of Perry Public school enjoyed Eas ter egg hunts in the armory grove Friday and Saturday afternoons, respectively. On Friday, Ottis McMichael fouud 18 eggs and re ceived a picture prize. Saturday 122 eggs were hidden, aud a “gol den” egg was the prize awarded Aileen Bridget’, who found the greatest number, seven. —Many Perry people attended the Baptist Union services at the Houston Factory Baptist church last Sunday. —The March farewell was something of a weather “blow out.” - I7ft>s Sugar for $1.00. Fred. M. PIouser. — — A nice pretty nefr Buggy on hand. Fred M. Houser’s. Fred. M. Houser’s. BEANS, CORN, ONION SETS, EARLY AMBER aud ORANGE SORGHUM. KAFFIR CORN, PEANUTS, WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE Stock and Poultry Powders, t. W. GRAY, Mug'’., 466 Poplar SI. MAC ON, GA Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal ofhco. Photographs from $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon* days only. ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suit Customers. Sunshine not necessary tor good work* Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. A $15,000 STOCK TOR SALE! —Don’t fail to see the Home Journal editor while you are in Perry next week. Tell him what you know of interest concerning your locality, and then cause your name to be placed, or continued, on his subscription list. The time is ripe. Our New Spring Line Is Complete and as you Sknow is NEW and Fresh foi this our first Season. New Ginghams, 5, 7, 8 and 10c. “ Madras, 8, 10, 12 Jc “ Piques, 10, 12^, 20c. “ Organdies, all colors, 15,25,50c. New White Lawns, 5, to 25c. ' “ Black Dress Goods,25,50,75c. “ Penile s, 8, 10, 12-Jo. New Pure Linen Lawn,86-in. wide 50c. “ Brown Dress Linens, 20, 25c. * * * ALSO WE HAVE PENTY OF NICE, NEW FIGURED LAWNS AND D1MNITIES FOR SUM MER DRESSES, From 5 to 25cts. AND SOME NEW STYLE SHIRT-WAIST GOODS. Mercerized Madras, Embroidered Botise. French Ginghanms, Etc. From 10 to 25cts. * ft * Remember we keep everything that you would expert to find in a Stylish and Up-to-date Store. Yours respectfully, Fred. M. Houser. Now that Spring time is here you will find it necessary to provide for the season’s needs. We want to convince you that this is just the store to supply your wants at Money-Saving Prices. Our large lines of Spring purchases have nearly arrived and are rea ly for inspection. If you have not already seen the many good things we are showing, you are missing a great opportunity. To-day we want to tell you about our hand some line of Novelties in Ladies’ Dress Goods in all shades and fabrics, selected by my son, Miller Day, whose taste is well known. These- Novelties contain all the nobby pat terns and newest effects produced this season. It is to your interest to make selections now, because you have a com plete assortment to ehoose from. The very pattern you fa vor may be sold out. You take no chances whatever when you select your goods from this magnificent line, and the prices for these fine and beautiful goods will surprise you. It only remains for you to call and give us a look through this beau tiful stock to be convinced. Everybody invited. Respectfully, W. ID. JDJ^Hr. Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. Where he will be jfieased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. . 9 Cherry Street. GILBERT HARDWARE CO., Hardware, - Harness, - Saddlery. Full line Agricultural Implements. BEST GOODS. || CLOSEST BRICES. Harness Repairs a speciality. 463-465 Third St. MACON, GEORG'